The Upper East Regional Minister, Mark Woyongo has called on people of the region to contribute their widows might in ensuring a successful celebration of the region’s Golden Jubilee, schedule to take place in November, this year. He said the development of the region is a collective responsibility, hence the need for the people to contribute their quota for a worthy cause. Mr. Woyongo made the appeal at the Upper East at 50 Fund –Raising Dinner held at Bolgatanga. The occasion which was jointly organized by members of the Upper East at 50 Planning Committee with support from the Regional Co-ordinating Council, attracted council of state members, Municipal and District Chief Executives, Assembly members as well other government officials. Also present were chiefs, opinion leaders, members from the various political groups, departmental heads and other invited guests. Mr. Woyongo in his address said the objective of celebrating the upcoming event is not to make merry but rather afford the region the opportunity to take stock of its achievement since its creation 50 years ago. The event he further explained would also market the endowed potentials and rich culture of the people to the outside world with the view to attracting investment to propel its development. Mr. Woyongo was highly grateful to some eminent individuals and organizations, who in diverse ways have contributed tremendously towards the development of the region and called on others to emulate examples. He said the anniversary planning committee in its quest to ensure a historic celebration, has planned a year long activities to spice up the event some of which include Quizzes, Essay writing, Drama and debate competition among school children from the basic to tertiary levels. Others activities include home coming or congress of Upper Easterners, public lectures, musical jams, beauty pageant, soccer and boxing tournaments among other sporting disciplines. Mr. Woyongo however, called on all to partake in all the activities as they would be rolled from time to time to ensure that the event is celebrated in pump and pageantry. A Retired educationist who is also the chairman for the anniversary planning committee, Mr. Robert Ajene, stressed on the need for the people in the region to throw their weight behind the programmes earmarked for the event, since its main goal is geared at reducing poverty among the people in the region.. He made particular emphasis to the fund raising activities earmarked for the event. This, he explained, would help mobilize enough revenue to undertake the programmes. About twenty five thousand Ghana Cedis was bagged during an appeal for funds which include cash and pledges.
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